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A.K.A. | Wi Jang |
A.K.A. | Wi Jang |
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Wi Jang (Hangul: 위장항; Hanja: 衛長降) was a prince of Ugeo, who was the last king of Wiman Joseon. At that time, Emperor Wu of Han sent warrior to surrender Wiman Joseon and his father Ugeo was killed by an assassin. Even after king’s death, some ministers resisted against Han dynasty. Han dynasty made Wi Jang who already surrendered to kill those ministers and subdued Wiman Joseon.
After surrender, he was appointed to the Marquis of Ji (Hanja:幾侯) by Han dynasty, but in 2 years he was executed for rebellion.
Family
- Wi Man (Hanja:衛満), great-father
- Ugeo (Hanja:右渠), father and last king of Wiman Joseon